Annual Christmas Light parade, Beard Battle on Dec. 8

The Globe Downtown Association is pleased to partner with the City of Globe to host the Annual Christmas Light Parade.

This Saturday, Dec. 8 event, will have the theme of “The Music of Christmas.” Think about a favorite Christmas song and bring it to life in lights.

The parade begins at dusk, and will have a new route this year, stretching from the teepee by Cottonwood, all the way down to Yuma Street by the train trestle. Join the Globe Downtown Association for the parade beginning, and end with the assistance from the City of Globe, City of Globe Public Works Department and the City of Globe Police Department.

Participate in the annual Broad Street Beard Battle, taking place from noon to 4 p.m. Registration and vendor setup will take place from 10-11:45 a.m.

For information, contact Johnnyd Flores at 480-766-2998.

The parade will begin just after dusk (6 p.m.-ish). Dress appropriately, as the event will take place rain or shine.

Applications available at Cobre Valley Center for the Arts, the Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce, the City of Globe and the law office above CVS Pharmacy.

The cutoff date for entry is Friday, Dec. 7, with early bird specials prior to that. For more information, contact parade chair Willy Thomas at 928-200-5646 or via email at [email protected], the CVCA desk at 928-425-0884, 928-425-8111, or text/call GDA manager Molly Cornwell at 480-345-7477.